(KMJ) President-elect Donald Trump continues to slam Gov. Gavin Newsom for allegedly mismanaging the state which he claims lead to the deadly Los Angeles-area wildfires. Trump posted the “ultimate price is being paid” for an “incompetent governor.” “Governor Gavin Newscum refused to sign the water restoration declaration put before him that would have allowed millions…… MORE
SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom announced early Wednesday that California has secured a Fire Management Assistance Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency to help ensure the availability of vital resources to suppress the Hurst Fire burning in Los Angeles County as extreme fire weather continues in Southern California. In a news release, Gov. Newsom…… MORE
(KMJ/KFSN/AP) At least two people are dead and many more are injured as several fires continue to burn across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions. Tens of thousands were evacuated as more than 5,000 acres burned in the Palisades Fire in the Pacific Palisades neighborhood in Los Angeles. The Eaton Fire — which…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Uncle Harry’s Bagelry near Fresno State reopened Tuesday days after an SUV crashed into it leaving several people hurt. Police say the sandal of the woman behind the wheel got stuck on the accelerator pedal as she pulled into a parking spot at the location on Cedar and Shaw. Investigators say…… MORE
FRESNO, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — Police are searching for two people who robbed a southeast Fresno shoe store and pepper-sprayed one of the workers. It happened just before 11 am Monday at WSS on Cesar Chavez Boulevard and Chestnut. Officers say a man grabbed several jackets and pants and headed for the front door. A woman…… MORE
KMJ/KFSN) – The first person has died of bird flu in the United States, the Louisiana Department of Health confirmed on Monday. The patient, who was exposed to non-commercial backyard flock and wild birds, was over age 65 and had underlying medical conditions, officials said. Last month, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention confirmed…… MORE
MADERA COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN/KMJ) — A Madera County sheriff’s K9 shot by a suspect returned to duty this weekend after six long weeks of recovery. Sheriff Tyson Pogue says K9 Obie will take part in training and serving the community. The two-year-old Dutch Shepherd’s recovery included four weeks of daily vet visits, three surgeries, and…… MORE
Fresno City Councilman-elect Nick Richardson joined KMJ’s Blake Taylor and Jeff Aiello Friday to discuss his ambitions and expectations after a surprising election victory:… MORE
MERCED, Calif. (KMJ/KFSN) — A change to emergency services in the city of Merced will help save more lives. Connie Hinesley’s daughter 8-year-old Aryelle has eplipsey. She’s all too familiar with calling 911 in Merced. “We call every couple months, sometimes more than once a month, to be transported to Valley Children’s because we cannot…… MORE
FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) — A man could soon face several charges after a high-speed chase with deputies in Fresno County. It started just before 12:30 a.m. Friday at Hughes and Belmont avenues, the deputies spotted what they thought was a possibly stolen vehicle. The driver refused to pull over, leading deputies on a 20-minute…… MORE
